Ransomes HR3806, Safety And Operation Manual

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RANSOMES HR3806 Series: DZ
SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
6 CONTROLS
6.1 STARTER KEY SWITCH
The starter key (A) should be turned clockwise to
the 'pre-heat' (No. 2) position to heat the glowplugs
when the green warning lamp goes out, on warning
lamp display module, turn the starter key clockwise
to the 'start' (No. 3) position to start the engine. After
starting, the key should be released and allowed to
return automatically to the 'on' (No. 1) position for
normal running.
6.2 THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
The lever (B) should be moved away from the
operator to increase the engine speed and towards
the operator to decrease the engine speed.
NOTE: Engine should be used at full speed.
6.3 STEERING WHEEL RAKE ADJUSTMENT
The steering wheel is adjustable for rake. The
clamping release knob (A) is situated on the side of
the control console on the left hand side. To adjust
turn the clamping knob anticlockwise to release and
pivot the steering wheel backwards and forwards to
obtain desired setting then lock in position by
turning clamping knob clockwise.
6.4 TRACTION FOOT PEDAL
To move the machine forward press the front of the
foot pedal (A). To reverse depress the rear of the foot
pedal. When the pedal is released it will return to its
neutral position.
6.5 SPEED LIMITER
The speed limiter (B) is operated by sliding the black
knob to the right or left. When slid to the right the
machine is limited to cutting speed, when slid to the
left, transport speed is available. In transport mode,
reverse is not available.
IMPORTANT: To enable mow engage the speed
limiter must be in the cutting speed position. If
cutting units are rotating, moving the speed limiter
between the mow and transport positions will
engage and disengage cylinder rotation.
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B
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